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Woolloomooloo area guide

Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Woolloomooloo

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The suburb that gives everyone pause (when they're trying to spell it) is one of Sydney's most dramatically gentrified – at least around the Finger Wharf (probably the coolest apartment block in the whole of Australia) on which you'll find look-at-me hotspots like Ovolo Hotel, OttoChina Doll and Aki's.

Bordered by the DomainKings Cross and Potts Point, the harbourside suburb is home to a real grabbag of Sydney landmarks, including the Andrew Boy Charlton Pool, Garden Island Naval Base and the Matthew Talbot Hostel, the largest hostel for homeless men in the Southern Hemisphere.

The best restaurants in Woolloomooloo

Hubert

Hubert

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4

This underground French bistro is to Sydney what Rick’s Café is to Casablanca

Pellegrino 2000

Pellegrino 2000

  • 5 out of 5 stars

This cracking Surry Hills Italian from the Bistrot 916 team has amped-up trattoria classics that will stay with you long after you've said arrivederci

The Charles

The Charles

  • 4 out of 5 stars

An opulent European brasserie in the heart of the city comes complete with Art Deco frill, a bird-drying room and puddings on wheels

Clam Bar

Clam Bar

  • 5 out of 5 stars

This New York-style steak house by the powerhouses behind Bistrot 916 and Pellegrino 2000 is a clam dunk

Petermen

Petermen

  • 5 out of 5 stars

Josh Niland's fresh new venture yet again proves that he is the king of the sea(food)

Palazzo Salato

Palazzo Salato

  • 5 out of 5 stars

Reminiscent of Roman trattorie, Palazzo Salato has a killer line-up from the team who brought us Ragazzi and La Salut

The best bars in Woolloomooloo

The Caterpillar Club

The Caterpillar Club

  • 5 out of 5 stars

There is no better place in town right now, no finer bar, no cooler spot – wriggle on over and see for yourself

Hey Rosey

Hey Rosey

  • 5 out of 5 stars

This anchovy-tin-sized wine bar spins vinyl tunes, pours cracking wines and pumps out dishes you’ll be lusting over like your first crush

The Duke of Clarence

The Duke of Clarence

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Things are getting very British in Sydney’s den of bar excellence

The Old Fitzroy Hotel

The Old Fitzroy Hotel

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Woolloomooloo’s historic pub has cracking food, its very own theatre and more character than you can poke a stick at rolled into one grand old time

Other things to do in Woolloomooloo

Bennelong

Bennelong

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4

It’s everything people love about Sydney in a single fine dining experience

What's on in Woolloomooloo

Biennale of Sydney

Biennale of Sydney

The revitalised White Bay Power Station is in the spotlight as Sydney's epic contemporary art festival celebrates 50 years

Sydney
Into the Shimmering World

Into the Shimmering World

  • 5 out of 5 stars

An impactful insight into Australian working class masculinity, Colin Friels and Kerry Armstrong star in this future classic

Dawes Point
& Juliet

& Juliet

  • 4 out of 5 stars

Fuelled with classic pop hits, this musical about Juliet’s quest for independence is Shakespeare on steroids

Darling Harbour
Luna Park in the Dark

Luna Park in the Dark

This magical, limited-time experience will include unlimited rides, night-time performances, an immersive light show and so much more

Milsons Point
No Pay? No Way!

No Pay? No Way!

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

Marieke Hardy’s hilarious and starkly relevant farce is back for an encore season filled with fights, fascists, food and inflation at the Sydney Opera House

Sydney
The President

The President

Hugo Weaving gives a “fun performance” as the titular red-faced politician – but this co-production with Dublin’s top theatre company isn’t an easy watch

Millers Point
Cedar and Salt

Cedar and Salt

This dreamy Finnish sauna will be offering seaside sauna experiences at a Sydney beach until spring

Manly
A Taste of Ireland

A Taste of Ireland

Settle in for a great night’s craic at this world-class Irish dance show direct from Off-Broadway and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance

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